Job Description
Shape the future of computational science as Quantum Computing Research Lead at Nexus Quantum Labs. We're pioneering breakthroughs in quantum algorithms and error correction for 2026 and beyond. Join our interdisciplinary team of physicists, engineers, and computer scientists to develop scalable quantum systems that will revolutionize drug discovery, materials science, and cryptography. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to publish cutting-edge research and collaborate with global academic partners.
Responsibilities
- Lead quantum algorithm development for near-term quantum processors targeting 2026 deployment milestones
- Design and implement quantum error correction protocols to achieve fault-tolerant operations
- Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize quantum software for next-generation qubit architectures
- Drive open-source quantum computing initiatives and contribute to industry standards
- Secure federal grants and industry partnerships for quantum research programs
- Mentor junior researchers and publish findings in top-tier journals/conferences
- Develop quantum machine learning frameworks for industrial applications
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field with 5+ years of quantum computing research
- Expertise in quantum algorithms, quantum error correction, or quantum complexity theory
- Proven experience with quantum programming frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq, PennyLane)
- Strong publication record in Nature/Science/IEEE journals
- Familiarity with superconducting or photonic quantum hardware architectures
- Demonstrated success securing government research grants (NSF, DOE, DARPA)
- Experience leading cross-disciplinary technical teams of 10+ researchers